People
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Meet the New Hampshire woman with a love connection to Lincoln’s assassin
When Booth died shortly after assassinating Abraham Lincoln 159 years ago, he carried with him the portrait of New Hampshire heartthrob, Lucy Lambert Hale of Dover, New Hampshire.
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Can our political state of affairs be explained by astrology?
Pluto is very slow moving. In fact, the last time Pluto was in Aquarius was between 1777 and 1798, a period that saw immense global change and upheaval. Want proof? The American Revolution occurred during that time and Thomas Jefferson also penned the U.S. Constitution.
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4x cancer survivor explains how marijuana saved her life
I have a mutated gene that predisposes me to early-life, non-systemic cancer. Not fun. And P.S. I can’t tolerate the chemo I need to treat it. But I’m still here (knock on wood) thanks to my personal deities— doctors, surgeons, nurses, physician’s assistants, science, and marijuana—it saved my life.
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Connie Converse was a promising musician—until she disappeared
Connie Converse was a singer-songwriter from New Hampshire who disappeared in 1974. Here’s what you need to know about her.
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A house in Rye is up for grabs at no cost, but there’s a twist
Alex Herlihy, the town town historian in Rye, is trying to find a new owner for an 1800s colonial home before it’s demolished.
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These 3 famous criminals have ties to New Hampshire’s history
New Hampshire has plenty of famous actors, writers, musicians, and politicians with a close connection to the state. But we have also had our share of the infamous—those known around the country and the world for their roles in history’s seamier chapters. Here are a few:
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What Keeps NH Teachers Going: Meet Jennifer Menken, who teaches 3rd grade
Jennifer Menken, a third grade teacher at Hooksett Memorial High School in Hooksett, has been teaching for 16 years. She was a 2024 teacher of the year semifinalist in New Hampshire. We ask her some questions below.
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5 famous comedians with ties to New Hampshire
Some of the country’s most famous and iconic comedians are deeply connected to New Hampshire, whether by birth, upbringing, or summer residences.
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From flipping burgers to 2024 James Beard semifinalist: Meet Exeter chef Lee Frank
Frank is a one of three New Hampshire finalists, along with Super Secret Ice Cream’s Kristina Zontoni, who is up for “outstanding pastry chef,” and Chris Viaud, who is up for “outstanding restaurateur” for Greenleaf and Ansanm in Milford. The winners will be announced April 3.
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Bethlehem’s (not so) Super Secret Ice Cream owner named 2024 James Beard semifinalist
Kristina Zontoni, the owner of Super Secret Ice Cream, is a one of three finalists for the James Beard award in New Hampshire, along with Lee Frank who is up for “best chef of the northeast” with Otis Restaurant in Exeter and chef Chris Viaud, who is up for “outstanding restaurateur” for his two restaurants,…
